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Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Market Harborough – Workpays Market Harborough

CostFREE
Duration198 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Childcare Course in Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. You'll build the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a childcare setting, covering the types of roles, day-to-day tasks, and how to work effectively in a childcare environment. The course runs for 198 hours, with flexible daytime childcare classes to fit around your commitments. You'll need a good understanding of English to join; no prior childcare qualification is required.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a childcare role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in childcare as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the childcare industry in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the different types of childcare roles and what they involve day to day.
  • You'll learn how childcare settings operate and what's expected of staff.
  • You'll understand how to work effectively and safely within a childcare environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of child development and the needs of young children.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and the responsibilities that come with working with children.
  • You'll explore how to communicate with children, families, and colleagues in a childcare setting.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Workpays Market Harborough. You'll be assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of childcare practice. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than in a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting practitioners in a nursery setting
  • Childcare assistant: helping with the care and activities of young children
  • Playgroup assistant: working with children in community play settings
  • After-school club assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours
  • Creche worker: providing short-term childcare in leisure or community venues

What you could study next

A Level 1 childcare qualification is a stepping stone toward further study. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare, which covers more hands-on practice and is recognised in many entry-level nursery roles. From there, a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, opening the door to qualified practitioner roles.

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